Senior Payroll Specialist, EMEA

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Italy.

📋 Description

• Take senior-level responsibility for intricate, high-risk, or multi-national payrolls throughout the EMEA region.

• Serve as the recognized authority on payroll calculations, statutory interpretations, and changes in regulations.

• Accurately process complex payrolls across multiple countries in a timely manner.

• Ensure adherence to federal, state/provincial, and local payroll laws and regulations.

• Oversee off-cycle payments, adjustments, and final payroll calculations.

• Prepare and file necessary reports and documentation.

• Verify and correct payroll data before processing.

• Address and resolve payroll discrepancies through escalation.

• Suggest improvements to processes and identify opportunities for automation.

• Interpret payroll policies across different jurisdictions.

• Maintain and conduct audits on employee payroll records, including tax withholdings, benefits, and direct deposits.

• Perform regular audits to ensure accuracy of data and address discrepancies.

• Collaborate on payroll system upgrades, integrations, and configurations.

• Assist in the implementation of standardized payroll workflows across the region.

• Support the documentation and execution of standardized payroll procedures.

• Contribute insights on harmonization milestones and enhancements to systems.

• Report to the Payroll Manager-EMEA and collaborate within the Corporate structure.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business, or a minimum of 7 years of relevant payroll experience.

• Over 5 years of experience in processing complex payrolls in a multi-country setting.

• In-depth, expert-level knowledge of end-to-end payroll operations and statutory obligations.

• Significant experience in managing complex payroll environments across multiple countries.

• Proficiency in payroll systems such as ADP, Workday, SAP, or similar platforms.

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills to address payroll issues and execute effective solutions.

• High proficiency in written and spoken English is essential.

• Proficiency in additional European languages is highly advantageous.

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and reconciliation processes.

• Strong communication skills to effectively engage with employees and cross-functional teams.

• Ability to succeed in a dynamic, multi-country operational environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Meal Vouchers

• Statutory healthcare fund

• Additional health insurance

• Life and dread disease coverage

• Supplementary pension plan

• Reduced weekly working time

• Flexible working hours

• Personify Health

• Occupational health services

• Recognition and reward program

• Training and development initiatives

• Company-paid sick leave integration

• Remote work arrangement

• 10% of annual base salary bonus/incentive pay